Waaree Renewable Energy Technologies Limited (formerly Sangam Renewables Limited) has won a contract to supply solar modules for a cumulative 524 MWp solar power project in India.
The contract, awarded on December 2, 2024, includes 364 MWp and 160 MWp capacities, with module supplies slated to commence in FY 2025 and FY 2026, respectively.
PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) has appointed New Delhi-based GIS Data Solutions as the technical consultant for an intrastate transmission system (InSTS) project in Jammu & Kashmir. The consultant will carry out land surveys and prepare the project report for the transmission network. The project, officially titled “Laying of downstream transmission network from upcoming 400/220kV grid substation Siot, Rajouri (ISTS) and construction of a 160MVA, 220/66/11kV grid station at Baghthali, Kathua along with LILO of 220kV…
India and the US are working together to bolster their critical minerals supply chains, aiming to reduce dependency on China. As part of this effort, the two countries plan to jointly explore third-country sources for securing critical minerals, with India seeking to transform the current Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) into a more comprehensive partnership agreement. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed hope that this move could pave the way for a future free trade…
SSEN Transmission has received approval from Scottish ministers to upgrade the Creag Dhubh-Dalmally overhead line from 132kV to 275kV, a project crucial for supporting renewable energy growth in Argyll and Kintyre. Part of the Argyll and Kintyre 275kV strategy, this upgrade is a key component of SSEN’s £20 billion ($26 billion) Pathway to 2030 programme, which aims to support thousands of jobs and boost local and national economies. The strategy aligns with the UK and…
The Indian government has mandated domestic solar cell and module manufacturers to upload details of their annual imports, exports, and manufacturing facility locations on two online portals. This move by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) aims to prevent the mislabeling of imported solar cells as domestic products, ensuring compliance with Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) standards. The new rules require manufacturers listed in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to report…
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced plans to collectively mobilize $120 billion annually in climate financing for low- and middle-income countries by 2030, with $42 billion dedicated to adaptation. The private sector is expected to contribute an additional $65 billion each year. High-income countries are set to receive $50 billion annually in climate finance, including $7 billion for adaptation. The MDBs exceeded their 2025 climate finance projections by a 25%…
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL), a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, are reportedly finalizing a 50:50 joint venture to share costs, technology, and vehicle platforms for future product development. This partnership will primarily focus on developing battery-powered SUVs for both Indian and international markets, though it will also include fossil fuel-based models. According to The Economic Times, an official announcement is expected by the end of the year. The collaboration…